Lot 101
Used to Russia: 1861-62 30¢ orange, cancelled by target "Portland Me. Oct. 2, 1865" double-circle date-stamp on cover, 5c removed prior to sending and blue "Aachen Franco" circular date stamp struck partly where stamp was originally affixed, red "Portland Me. Paid Oct. 6" exchange office date stamp French transit. Unusual usage, probably originally franked with additional 5c stamp to pay the 35¢ rate via Prussian Closed mail. The stamp was removed prior to sending, probably at the Portland post office, which was also the exchange office, and sent at the 30¢ rate via French Mail, ex Dr. LeBow (Scott 71).
Est. Cash Val. $1,000 - 1,250
Includes interesting 1957 cover analysis between D. Kelleher and W. Blake with reference to Stanley Richmond .
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